Wolves Edge Out Lions
MU Sports Information
PORTLAND – Carolina Montes led Walla Walla University with 26 points as the Wolves shocked the Multnomah University women's basketball team 72-63 on Jim Skagen Court.
THE BASICS:
Final: Walla Walla 72, Multnomah 63
Records: WWU (2-10, 1-2 CCC), MU (6-6, 2-2 CCC)
Location: Portland, Ore. I Jim Skagen Court
GAME SUMMARY:
- Walla Walla fought off a nine-point deficit late in the third quarter before taking the lead 58-56 with just over six minutes to play in the game.
- The Wolves followed up with an 11-2 run to take their largest lead at 69-60, holding off Multnomah for their first conference win of the season.
- WWU finished with 19 points from the free-throw line, hitting 19-of-23 while totaling 20 points off of turnovers.
KEY PERFORMERS:
- Erykah Campbell finished with a team high 14 points for the Lions followed by Rachelle Tau with 10 points. Campbell also added 12 rebounds on the day.
- Behind Montes was Aaliyah Anderson with 15 points and Itzel Rubio with 14 points for the Wolves.
COMING UP NEXT:
The Lions face off against the Wolves again tomorrow night with tip-off set for 6:30 p.m.